Youth and Community Work (JNC)

Why choose this course? This is an exciting degree programme, specially designed for those wanting to work positively with children, young people, marginalised groups and communities.

You can gain a professional Youth Work qualification endorsed by Education Training Standards Wales which will allow you to register with the Education Workforce Council in Wales as a Youth Worker in the UK and further afield.

This course: Has flexible study options to join the class using Hyflex and online learning to study from wherever you are Is hands-on, with over 50% of the course involving placement, allowing you to gain practical experience to support your studies Leads to registration with the Education Workforce Council in Wales upon successful completion Gives you the opportunity to do a placement internationally Has graduates that are employed in a range of settings from the local authority, voluntary and community sector, and education providers across England, Wales and internationally Will enhance your employability due to the experience, contacts and opportunities provided by undertaking fieldwork placements

Key Course Features: A degree programme with professional endorsement, and course content aligned with National Occupational and Professional Standards in the sector Opportunities for continuing professional development through additional training opportunities and professional networking on a course with strong links to employers and local training providers Learn and gain experience with over 50% of your degree in supervised fieldwork practice, and a placement in each year of study. This can be in a variety of settings either in the UK or abroad Develop skills in teamwork, positive communication, working with groups and individuals, reflective practice and leadership Develop knowledge and core skills for Youth Work practice and informal education that are transferable to work with children, young people and adults in a range of different settings